Netherworld, Buddhist Burial Plateau.
In a dark world, the light was dim, and shadows were everywhere. Countless ghosts surrounded a small temple.
There was a Buddha statue in the temple, and there were three lamps in front of it. It looked no different from other temples.
However, there was a person sitting cross-legged in front of the Buddha statue. This person was thin, and he looked solemn. His body emitted a bright silver light from the inside out, like the moon at night, exuding an enchanting radiance.
The countless ghosts outside peeked into the temple and whispered to each other.
"This monk is very powerful! He has been sitting in meditation for three thousand years! "
"Three thousand years ago, he preached for ninety to eighty days in one go, and then he binged for half a month. I don't know how much he ate. After that, he began to sit there in meditation, motionless, not eating or drinking. He has been sitting there until now!"
"Ah? He has already become a Buddha? Otherwise, how can he sit in meditation for three thousand years? How can I believe what you said? "
"Forget it if you don't believe me! I saw him meditating with my own eyes. At that time, there was no white light on his body. Now, the white light is getting brighter and brighter, and you can see it from a hundred miles away! "
A ghost at the side echoed, "That's right, I came here 2,700 years ago. Since then, I have not seen him get up once! This kind of bitter cultivation is extraordinary. He is truly an eminent monk! "
"Does anyone know what this monk's name is?"
"This monk's surname is Qin, and his name is Qin Ku. He is the disciple of the old monk Xu Yun. A cycle of sixty years ago, Xu Yun came to see him. "
"Wow, no wonder he has such a profound cultivation! The old monk Xu Yun? He is already a Bodhisattva of the eight earthly realms, and he might become a Buddha soon! The disciples taught by him are naturally extraordinary … "
These ghosts were whispering to each other as they crept forward.
"It would be good if we can get a little closer! The silver light emitted by Venerable Qin Ku shines on us ghosts, and it has unexpected benefits! Many of the ghosts standing in front have already been cleansed of their sins, walked out of the Netherworld, and reincarnated! Because I'm too far away, I'm almost at the back, so I'm still a little lacking. "
"This isn't an ordinary silver light. There's a story behind this light. I once heard Monk Xuyun exclaim, 'Qin Ku's cultivation speed is really fast. He's actually reached the stage of Buddha's Light Illumination. He's just waiting for the Buddha's Fire to break through and become a Bodhisattva!'"
"Look at the Buddha Light. It's getting brighter and brighter, so much so that I can't even open my eyes. I reckon that it won't be long before Venerable Qin Ku's accomplishment is complete."
They were getting closer and closer. Just as they were about to reach the temple gate, a ghost immortal suddenly appeared. He waved his hand at the ghosts and scolded in a low voice, "Back off, back off! Don't disturb my master! "
Then, another ghost immortal drew a white line on the ground. "Do not cross the white line! Otherwise, I'll kill without mercy! "
The ghosts all retreated and looked at the two Ghost Immortals with widened eyes. They discovered that there was no longer a trace of Ghost Qi on their bodies. It was possible that they had already transformed into the legendary Spirit Bodies. Spirit Bodies were different from ghosts. Once the Yin Qi was gone, it would be replaced by Yang Qi. In the future, they could embark on the path of Immortal Cultivation and Buddhist Cultivation.
Some of the ghosts sighed softly. "How enviable! If only I could be like them and have the chance to follow Venerable Qin Ku to cultivate, how great would that be! "
"Hmph hmph, are you dreaming? Venerable Qin Ku has two hundred Ghost Immortals and eight thousand Ghost Kings to protect him! You're not even a ghost soldier now. What right do you have to get close to Venerable Qin Ku? "
"Ah? Did you see the eight thousand Ghost Kings? Qin Ku is still an Arhat. How could he have eight thousand Ghost Kings? "
"Hehe, of course I saw it! Every few hundred years, those Ghost Kings will appear and surround the small temple to show their faces. This is to intimidate the surrounding Demonic Cultivators. Don't forget, although this is the Buddhist Burial Plateau, a place where Buddhist Cultivators gather, there are still many Demonic Cultivators outside the Buddhist Burial Plateau. Those people come to cause trouble from time to time. We have to be careful. "
"There was once a Demonic Cultivator with ulterior motives who came to this temple to spy. In the end, they were chased away by the many Ghost Kings and Ghost Immortals!"
"The strength of these Ghost Kings is also getting stronger. The last time they appeared, I roughly counted. Many of the Ghost Kings have already turned into Ghost Immortals. I estimate there are more than three thousand Ghost Immortals!"
"Is that so? I heard that Ghost Immortals are not the same. Some Ghost Immortals are equivalent to Earth Immortals. Some Ghost Immortals are equivalent to Spirit Immortals. Do you know what level they are? "
"My cultivation is too shallow. How can I tell? I only know that the aura they emit is getting stronger and stronger … "
At this moment, a commotion suddenly came from behind the many Ghost Kings. "Quick, make a path. The old monk Xuyun is here again!"
Countless Ghost Immortals squeezed to the back and made a path for the old monk in a gray robe to walk in.
The dozen Ghost Immortals in the small temple did not say a word. They bowed to the old monk quietly.
The old monk did not look at the Ghost Immortals. His eyes emitted a threatening light as he looked at Qin Ku, who was sitting quietly on the ground.
At this moment, Qin Ku became as thin as a stick again! All the muscles on his body added up did not even weigh three kilograms! He was wearing a loose gray robe. It was empty, like a clothes rack made of bamboo. At a glance, he was only left with a huge head. He looked like a skeleton with skin on!
There was a small hole the size of a needle in the middle of Qin Ku's brows. There was a dazzling Buddha light coming out from the small hole!
The old monk looked for a while and suddenly revealed a happy expression. He took a few steps back and came to the entrance of the temple. He sat down cross-legged and looked at the many Ghost Immortals around him. "Benefactors, don't leave. Soon, there will be a rare opportunity here. If you can see the first flame, it will be of great benefit to you. All your sins will be erased and your merits will be fulfilled. You will be reincarnated into a rich family. "
The ghosts looked at each other. A female ghost mustered up her courage and asked, "Bodhisattva Xu Yun, is Master Qin Ku going to become a Buddha?"
The old monk smiled, "It's still too early to become a Buddha. At most, I'll be a Six Earthly Bodhisattva."
"Six Earthly Bodhisattva? That's already very impressive! "
The old monk said kindly, "The Six Earthly Bodhisattvas are only mid-level Bodhisattvas. Above them are the Seven Earthly Bodhisattvas, the Eight Earthly Bodhisattvas, the Nine Earthly Bodhisattvas, the Ten Earthly Bodhisattvas, and the Miao-Bodhisattvas. Buddhas are also divided into small and large Buddhas. "
"But I don't see many high-level Bodhisattvas in this Tibetan Buddhist Plateau."
The old monk said slowly, "A long time ago, there were a large number of high-level Bodhisattvas here. There were even quite a few real Buddhas. However, the Celestial Court changed the rules and forbade immortals, Buddhas, and even high-level Bodhisattvas to stay in the netherworld. Therefore, many Bodhisattvas left."
"Venerable Xu Yun, you're already a Bodhisattva of the Eight Earths. Why are you still here?"
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